Purse snatcher drags 66-year-old across Horseshoe casino's floor

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BOSSIER CITY, LA (KMSS) — A woman was violently dragged during a Bossier City purse snatching at a local casino back on September 28.

Authorities are asking the public to help find the suspect, Anthony Antonio Scott, 24, of Bossier City. A $435 reward is being offered.

Detectives say a warrant charging Scott with second degree battery has been obtained.

Horseshoe Casino Hotel security video shows Scott coming from behind and grabbing the 66-year-old's Garland woman's purse, causing her to fall and break her hip. Scott then dragged the woman across the floor as she grasped her purse. The robber eventually pulled it from her hand and ran out of the lobby into the front parking lot, where jumped in a newer model white 4-door Chevrolet Malibu and sped away.

Scott is described as a black male, 6’ tall, and weighs 170 pounds. Anyone with information that can help police locate him is asked to call Bossier Crime Stoppers at (318) 424-4100. They can also submit a web or text tip via the Bossier Crime Stoppers website – www.bossiercrimestoppers.org. Persons who contact Crime Stoppers are reminded they may remain totally anonymous.

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